How to Grow Gold Rush Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris 'Gold Rush'
Gold Rush Bush Bean is a reliable warm-season legume prized for its excellent yield and disease resistance. Gardeners favor this variety for its ease of growth in containers or garden beds, producing tender pods quickly once established.
📷 Wikipedia: Phaseolus vulgarisStarting Gold Rush Bush Bean: indoors or direct sow?
🌾 Sow directly in the garden — Gold Rush Bush Bean is not usually started indoors.
Direct sow seeds outdoors only after the last frost date when soil temperatures have risen sufficiently for this frost-sensitive warm-season crop.
Soil, care & harvest
Prepare loose soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 to ensure healthy root development. Since this is a warm-season crop sensitive to frost, sow seeds directly outdoors only after the last spring frost when the ground has warmed up. Plant seeds about one inch deep; they typically germinate within seven to ten days under these conditions.
Space plants four to six inches apart in rows or blocks to encourage airflow and reduce disease risk. While bush varieties often need little support, ensure consistent moisture by providing one inch of water weekly. Apply mulch around the base to retain soil warmth and moisture, and feed lightly if growth seems sluggish after flowering begins.
Watch for bean leaf beetles, aphids, thrips, and Japanese beetles; hand-pick pests or use insecticidal soap as needed. Prevent rust and bacterial blight by avoiding overhead watering and ensuring good air circulation. Harvest tender pods fifty to fifty-five days after sowing when they are firm but not fibrous.
When to Plant Gold Rush Bush Bean
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | September – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | June – August |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Gold Rush Bush Bean
✓ Good companions
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Benefits from nitrogen fixed by beans and doesn't compete for nutrients
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Repels Mexican bean beetles and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repels bean beetles
Break up soil for bean roots and mature quickly before beans need full space
Repels bean beetles and may improve bean flavor and growth
✗ Keep away from
Allelopathic compounds can stunt bean growth and reduce yields
Can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation through root compounds
Allelopathic effects inhibit bean germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
